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  • Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, NV, USA – Pictures

    Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, NV, USA - Pictures
    Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, NV, USA – Pictures

    The Nevada State Railroad Museum is a cultural resource dedicated to educating visitors and the community about Nevada railroad history. This mission is accomplished through the collection, preservation and interpretation on significant locomotives, rolling stock, artifacts, photographs and memorabilia directly related to railroads and railroading in Nevada.

    In addition to static exhibits, select pieces of equipment in the collection are restored and operated throughout the year to demonstrate steam and early gasoline technology and provide visitors with a first-hand experience with railroad history through the sights, sounds and sensations of a train ride.

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  • Heavenly Scenic Gondola Rides, South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA – Pictures

    Heavenly Scenic Gondola Rides, South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA - Pictures
    Heavenly Scenic Gondola Rides, South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA – Pictures

    A 2.4 mile ride up the Heavenly Mountain Gondola will leave you breathless as you take in panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. On your way up, stop at The Observation Deck – a 14,000 square foot mid-station observation platform, located at 9,123 feet. Take in views of the Carson Valley, Desolation Wilderness and shore-to-shore views of Lake Tahoe. 775-586-7000.

    4080 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.

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  • Taylor Creek Visitor Center, South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA – Pictures

    Taylor Creek Visitor Center, South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA - Pictures
    Taylor Creek Visitor Center, South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA – Pictures

    The Taylor Creek Visitor Center provides many opportunities for visitors to experience the essence of the natural world at Lake Tahoe. All facilities at the Visitor Center are accessible, including the Rainbow Trail, Stream Profile Chamber, and restrooms. In addition, audiotape tours of the area are available at no charge at the Visitor Center.

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  • Inspiration Point (Emerald Bay), South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA – Pictures

    Inspiration Point (Emerald Bay), South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA - Pictures
    Inspiration Point (Emerald Bay), South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA – Pictures

    600 feet above Lake Tahoe, Inspiration Point provides the perfect overlook for all of Emerald Bay, the boats, Vikingsholm, and Fanette Island. Interpretive signs assist in understanding the history of the area. All views are accessible via paved walkways, and the restrooms are accessible, too. Parking can be difficult during busy summer months especially between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please park legally, not along Highway 89.

    Vikingsholm is a magnificent summer castle owned by Mrs. Lora Knight that was completed in 1929.

    South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.

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  • Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour, Napa, CA, USA – Pictures

    Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour, Napa, CA, USA - Pictures
    Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour, Napa, CA, USA – Pictures

    Escape to Californias famous wine country on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Taste regional varietals at different wineries in Napa and Sonoma, including both big-name and family-run estates.

    * Admire the rolling hills and vineyards that make up Americas premier wine region
    * Visit celebrated wineries for guided tours and tastings
    * Learn about the history of winemaking

    Nicholson Ranch Winery, 4200 Napa Rd, Sonoma
    Domaine Carneros, 1240 Duhig Rd, Napa
    Madonna Estate, 5400 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa
    Sutter Home, 277 St Helena Hwy, St Helena
    V Marketplace – 6525 Washington St, Yountville

    Napas charmingly chic town of Yountville could be used for a stop for lunch. Choose from starred restaurants, casual bistros or picnic provision spots, and enjoy free time to browse specialty shops like Kollar Chocolates, local art galleries, and the historic V Marketplace.

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  • Pacific Coast Highway(CA-1) views near Bixby Creek Bridge, Monterey, CA, USA – Pictures

    Pacific Coast Highway(CA-1) views near Bixby Creek Bridge, Monterey, CA, USA - Pictures
    Pacific Coast Highway(CA-1) views near Bixby Creek Bridge, Monterey, CA, USA – Pictures

    Point Sur Lighthouse, Cabrillo Hwy, Monterey, CA 93940
    – Pt. Sur lighthouse and its supporting lightstation buildings, now a California State Historic Park, stand atop a dramatic volcanic rock just off-shore in Big Sur, California.
    – You have to go by tour only, check their web site

    Bixby Creek Bridge, CA-1, Monterey, CA 93940
    – Completed in 1932 for just over $200,000, the concrete span, one of the highest bridges of its kind in the world, soars 260 feet/79 meters above the bottom of a steep canyon carved by Bixby Creek.
    – Big Surs version of the Golden Gate—and probably the most Instagrammed feature along the Big Sur coastline.

    Rocky Creek Bridge, Cabrillo Hwy, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
    -Rocky Creek Bridge is a reinforced concrete open-spandrel arch bridge in California, built in 1932.

    Monastery Beach
    -Monastery Beach, named for the Carmelite Monastery across the highway, is part of Carmel River State Beach. The beach is sometimes called San Jose Creek Beach.

    Seaside Beach
    -Seaside Beach is the northernmost of 3 separate sections of Monterey State Beach. From here you can walk north below bluffs to Sand City Beach and beyond.

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  • Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, CA, USA – Pictures

    Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, CA, USA - Pictures
    Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, CA, USA – Pictures

    Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908, this primeval forest is both refuge and laboratory, revealing our relationship with the living landscape.

    Learn how to make the most of your visit to Muir Woods – where to hike and how to safely find parking.

    Muir Woods is very popular and parking is extremely limited. Take the Muir Woods Shuttle (seasonal), carpool, arrive early (between 8-9am) or late (one to two hours prior to closing).

    Muir Woods National Monument, 1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941.

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  • Muir Beach, CA, USA – Pictures

    Muir Beach, CA, USA - Pictures
    Muir Beach, CA, USA – Pictures

    Three miles west of Muir Woods along the coastline, Muir Beach is a quiet cove, beach and lagoon favored by locals.

    Redwood Creek at Muir Beach is home to numerous shorebirds, amphibians, salmon and trout, and marshy, water-loving plants called rushes (Juncus).

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  • Bhoochakram by Manam – Movie on stage – Bay Area, Hayward, CA, USA – Pictures

    Bhoochakram by Manam - Movie on stage - Bay Area, Hayward, CA, USA - Pictures
    Bhoochakram by Manam – Movie on stage – Bay Area, Hayward, CA, USA – Pictures

    Bhoochakram is Manams 3rd production.

    Performing Arts Center, Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, California 94541.

    Manams production Bhoochakram is supporting Aartiforgirls by providing education and food for 100 children for one year.

    Manam is a professional performing group formed by, and comprised of volunteers based out of the San Francisco Bay Area to identify and showcase Telugu Talent in Dance, Drama and Music (Performing Arts) and raise funds for supporting philanthropic causes. They are a volunteer group, open to everyone who are passionate about Performing Arts to make a difference in ones life, society and community.

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  • Shri Guru Purnima – Shirdi Sai Darbar, Sunnyvale, CA, USA – Pictures

    Shri Guru Purnima - Shirdi Sai Darbar, Sunnyvale, CA, USA - Pictures
    Shri Guru Purnima – Shirdi Sai Darbar, Sunnyvale, CA, USA – Pictures

    This is a Personal invitation to all devotees of Bay Area and Beyond to come and participate in the Grand Celebration Shri Guru Purnima.

    Shri Gurupurnima Maha Utsav Celebration 2017 July 8 Saturday.
    By Offering Chhappan Bhog MAHA NAIVEDYAM (PRASADAM) (56 Different varieties of food )/Sai Bhandara to Sai Baba. Offer timing : 07.00 AM to 7:00 PM

    Please bring your favorite food for offering to baba.

    6:15 a.m. Waking up baba with Bhopali, Om Jai Jagdish Hare
    6:30am – 6:57am Kakad Aarthi
    7:00am – 7:30am Baba Maha Abhishek
    7:45am – 8:00am Baba Robe offering
    8:00am – 8:10am Naivedyam offering, Baba Small Aarthi

    9:30am – 10:30am Shirdi Sai Group SatyaVratha Katha by Priest Free ( Baba Main Prayer Hall)
    12:00pm Madhyan Aarthi
    Shirdi Sai Sangeet cultural programs , sai bhajans and Sai Ram Chanting .
    12:30pm-3:30pm
    2:00pm – 3:00pm: Group SatyaNarayan Katha , Puja by Priest

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    Bay Area Hindu Temple is a part of Shirdi Sai Darbar.

    Sai Sevak ,Shirdi Sai Darbar 255 San Geronimo Way Sunnyvale CA

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